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N L Keltner

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PubMed1991

Alternatives to lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness affecting a large number of Americans. While lithium, the treatment of choice for this disorder, is usually effective, a substantial number of individuals with bipolar disorder are not helped by lithium or are intolerant to its side effects. Consequently, investigators are searching for alternative drugs in order to treat lithium-resistant patients. Although a number of alternative drug treatments have been discussed in the literature, only the anticonvulsants carbamazepine and valproate appear to warrant serious consideration at this time. Future research will further define their roles as antimanic agents.

Bipolar Disorder↗
PubMed1985

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

The neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a potentially fatal complication of antipsychotic drugs. It is characterized by severe muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, and autonomic disturbances. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is easily confused with other health problems; distinctions between it and malignant hyperthermia, heatstroke, and lethal catatonia are made. The relevant literature is reviewed; a case history is presented; and implications for nursing care (e.g., early detection) are discussed.

Adult↗
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Culture as a variable in drug therapy.

Few studies exist on culture as a variable in psychopharmacological intervention and response. Differences exist, but are they genetic? environmental? social?

Cultural Characteristics↗